The Athens Messenger Publication Details
The Athens Messenger established 1826 was published weekdays with a Sunday moral edition. Publication by THE ATHENS MESSENGER HERALD PRINTING CO. lists Gordon K Bush as publisher and GM, Charles and Harris as editors, with national and regional press affiliations. Subscription rates shown include various weekly and yearly options.
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Frederick W. Bush
ATHENS MESSENGER @ HERALD PRINTING CO
Gordon K Bush
Mgr Charles
Traffic Regulation in Athens Needs Enforced Rules
The piece argues traffic lights are costly and overused in Athens and champions a stop sign regime like Chillicothe. It urges enforced rules, more police, and public cooperation to curb speeding and improper parking, warning that without a mapped system fines must be fairly imposed.
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Athens
Chillicothe
Court Street
Careful With Santa Claus and the New Deal Debate
A political column argues against Upton Sinclair and socialist plots in California, praising Roosevelt and the New Deal’s apparent benefits while warning that regimentation and utopian schemes threaten democracy. It contrasts CCC and relief programs with civil unrest and emphasizes skepticism toward centralized control.
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Upton Sinclair
California
Sinclair
Rooseveltian
Roosevelt
Sinclair & Company
Biting the Hand That Feeds Rebellion by CCC Boys
A report describes Civilian Conservation Corps trainees rebelling as they move from winter Maine to southern posts. The incident highlights youth protest against relocation and authority within a public works program during a period of labor mobilization.
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Civilian Conservation Boys
Maine
The News Behind the News on Richberg Influence
Washington November 7. The public believes Donald Richberg has become the de facto No. 1 man in the New Deal. Roosevelt granted him broad powers to act in his stead without explanation, prompting talk of a major influence and possible abdication.
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Paul Mallon Washington
Donald Richberg
Mr. Richberg
Roosevelt
Washington
New Deal Hospital
Richberg
Roose— _velt
White House
Richberg Faces Limited Power in New Deal Coordination
The article details Richberg’s role as de facto NRA coordinator under President Roosevelt, his clashes with cabinet members, and the push by liberal aides to diminish his influence. It notes four to five top men behind the New Deal, including Morgenthau Moley Ickes and Howe, with Richberg mainly handling internal policy conflicts.
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Treasury
Morgenthau
Raymond Moley
Interior
Ickes
Richberg
Louis Howe
NRA
Roosevelt
Mr. Richberg
Woman Driver Collision in Kansas City Report
A female driver in Kansas City collided with several cars in a single incident. The report notes mixed views on women drivers and emphasizes caution after the crash.
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Kansas City
Barbecue planned after Ohio University Dade game
A southern style barbecue was planned for Ohio University Dade after the Ohio Denison Homecoming game. A black rush between freshmen and sophomores was scheduled as well.
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Ohio University Dade
Ohio-Denison
Health Hints and Diet Iron in the Blood
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses iron in the body Its main role is in hemoglobin for oxygen transport Iron is stored in muscles liver spleen and kidneys Daily loss estimates suggest an extra 16 milligrams of iron intake is needed For diet foods lean meat eggs dried fruits leafy greens milk provide iron Women during pregnancy and menstruation require extra iron Children have limited iron reserves and may need supplementation
Public figures speak on policy and duty across nations
The remarks feature statements by Sheriff Salzmann of Cuyahoga County, ex-NL president John Heydler, Spain’s Zamora, NY Chamber of Commerce president Parkinson, and U S Consul General Hanson on public life and governance. Ohio motor vehicle law cites a $50 fine or one year license suspension for unfiled chauffeur registrations as August car registrations reach 190000.
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John M. Salzmann
Cuyahoga County
Ohio
Thomas I. Parkinson
New York Chamber of Commerce
Public forum emphasizes need for life insurance protection
The Athens reader letters highlight tragic gaps in life coverage and urge better education on economics. Ge0 W. Kulik cites Polk County Iowa figures showing widow pensions fail without adequate insurance and urges every husband to insure their dependents despite costs.
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Des Moines Tribune
Joseph E. Meyer
Polk County
Iowa
Books For Children's Readers From Tiny Tots To Tales
Olive Roberts Barton surveys a wide range of children’s books suitable for different ages and urges parents to shop early. She lists toddler titles such as The A B C Bunny and The Tale of Peter Rabbit and emphasizes bright pictures and durable print for young readers.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Johnny
Sue
Walter
Tim
Bobbie
Donnie
Father Gander
Dean
Tommy Tiptoes
Peter Rabbit
Cartoon Explained and Historical Purchases Revealed
Yesterday's cartoon notes a young man Joseph Plummer who vowed to marry a girl his father opposed and stayed in bed for 44 years until his death. A Rambouillet ram sold for 6200 dollars to James Stillman from Salina Utah, via John H Seely Sons of Mt Pleasant Utah, boosting a renowned livestock sale era.
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Joseph Plummer
Joseph
James Stillman
Salina
Utah
John H. Seely
Sons
Mt. Pleasant
Rambouillet
Ram
TheEggs
Clue of the Forgotten Murder Unfolds in 1934
Reporter Charles Morden is found dead and publisher Dan Bleeker hires criminologist Sidney Griff to probe suspect circles including Frank Cathay and Blanche Stanway. Griff confronts Alice Lorton and others at a furnished-room house as tensions rise and a new lead emerges in the case.
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Charles Morden
The
Blade
Dan Bleeker
Sidney Griff
Morden
Frank B. Cathay
Cathay
Mary Briggs
Griff
Alice Lorton
Bleeker
Blanche Stanway
Frank Cathay
Carl Racine
Mrs. Cathay
Racine
Blanche Malone
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